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You have taken the first step to improve your odds for better
health and longevity through natural testing to determine
customized supplementation. By urine testing in three major
areas we can tailor your supplement formula to fit your own
personal metabolism. It's the intelligent approach that allows
your body to take the best advantage of the vitamins, minerals,
herbs, enzymes, phyto-nutrients and more in your PrivaTest
customized supplement.
Why do I
need testing before I supplement if I eat well and feel okay?
Eating correctly should be your #1 priority. The reality of
today's lifestyles with highly processed, fast food has made it
difficult for anyone to eat a healthy diet everyday. Even if you
eat the "right foods" your body has to process (digest, absorb
and metabolize) the foods into usable chemicals for you to
function effectively. Each of us is unique metabolically and
biochemically. As a result nutritional needs can vary
significantly from one individual to another. Thus you don't
know if you are getting optimal nutrition until you get tested.
What exactly are you testing for and why?
The urinalysis
provides information about the physiological function of the
body because we are evaluating the end points of metabolism. In
addition, the urine test is an overnight collection which gives
a picture of your body's function over time rather than just a
point in time. Urinalysis assesses three areas:
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Lipid peroxides - to
evaluate anti-oxidant protection against oxidant stress;
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Sulfates - to evaluate
detoxification ability;
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Nitrates - to evaluate
Nitric Oxide levels, which are directly related to immune system
response and the regulation of many other systems in the body.
Can I do the test myself in my own home?
Yes the
instructions in your PrivaTest kit are clear and complete. If
you wish, you can bring the urine sample to the
doctor/practitioner's office and as a courtesy, they will be
glad to send it to the lab for you.
How does this urinalysis compare to a blood nutrition test?
There are several
different blood tests for nutrition, which are all quite
extensive. Most blood tests measure the level of certain
nutrients in the blood (e.g. Vitamin E, Vitamin C, etc.) While
this is useful to identify levels of those nutrients, it does
not provide information about the utilization of the nutrient.
The urinalysis in PrivaTest studies the by-products of cellular
function of many systems in the body. This tells scientists how
well the body's various systems are using the nutrients
available to them.
What about hair analysis? Isn't that easier?
Hair analysis can
be very useful and accurate in detecting the presence of heavy
metals and certain minerals in your body. It can also effective
in detecting drug metabolites. But this information is rather
limited in it's usefulness in establishing broad-based personal
nutritional supplementation needs.
What if I have a disease or condition? How will this affect
the test?
The test is
designed to look at oxidative stress, liver detoxification, and
your immune function status. If your disease or condition is
effecting these areas it will be apparent in our test results.
The levels of carious nutrients will be adjusted accordingly in
your formulation to assist your body's natural systems. However
the PrivaTest urinalysis is not a diagnostic test and does
not detect and is not intended to detect the presence of
disease.
How are supplements put together after the test?
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Each person's
formulation is based upon their needs as determined by age, sex,
lifestyle habits, and laboratory testing along with other
information from the questionnaire.
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In
addition to exceptional comprehensive nutrition, customized
supplements provides enhanced personalized coverage based on your
status in three major areas of nutritional concern:
-oxidative stress (antioxidant protection),
-detoxification (toxin clearing capability of the body),
-inflammatory/immune system response.
Is any of this information used for anything else?
The urine specimen
is analyzed for the three substances only. The test is not
designed to be diagnostic or to treat any health condition. All
information and test results are private and will be held in
strict confidence. The laboratory tracks only your order number.
The manufacturer tracks only your formulation and does not have
access to your lab results, questionnaire, data, etc.
Will consumption of alcohol, medications, etc, be detected or
affect the test results?
The general rule
of thumb is that you should be as near normal in your routine as
is reasonable. For example, if you had an abnormal amount of
beverages to drink that evening, put the test off for a day. If
you have medications which you routinely take under a
physician's orders, you should continue that regimen
uninterrupted. The test does not look at the presence of drugs
or alcohol. If you have questions consult your
physician/practitioner.
Now that I have customized supplements what should I do?
Select your diet
carefully from fresh whole foods. Choose those that are as
pesticide and as additive-free as possible to reduce the demands
on your antioxidant and detoxification systems. Supplementation
is necessary to achieve research recommended amounts of certain
nutrients and your customized supplements will definitely supply
nutritional support for specific vital metabolic pathways. A
good daily diet and your customized supplements area perfect
complement to each other and together form a powerful
partnership.
Nine months from
your first test we will notify you of your suggested re-test
date. Continuing scientific research may reveal new information
regarding your health an nutrition. Remember your metabolism is
a dynamic system. A one shot lock is not enough to establish
needs for a lifetime.
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